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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1976
Page
1
Nearly 300 vessels mass in New York harbor for a 200th birthday salute. Forty six tall ships lead a fleet from Sandy Hook toward Manhattan with 53 warships from 22 nations. Officials fear accidents as 5,000 to 10,000 spectator craft fill the waters and airspace.
Reporter recalls the 1963 execution of Donald Reinbolt at Ohio Penitentiary the last to die in the electric chair. A warden and observers witnessed the ritual in the red brick building as the chair hummed then the medical examiner confirmed death at 10 pm.
A blast at 130am on Wallace Drive, Berea, injured five people, one critically, damaging homes and shattering windows. Police planned to test chemicals found in a backyard to identify the explosive agent while ATF agents assisted. Names of the injured include John Juckuhe, Iain Rae, James Grey, and Donna Exner, with details on their conditions and locations.
A mall survey and local officials reflect mixed views on capital punishment after the Supreme Court ruling upholding Georgia's death penalty. Police chiefs endorse deterrence, clergy split, and critics call punishment morally unfounded. Ohio officials say the issue hinges on Eighth Amendment limits as 29 inmates await potential executions.
Ugandan forces surround a disused Entebbe terminal where 104 captives, including Israelis and French, are held by pro Palestinian hijackers. French envoy says no progress before a deadline, with Ugandan President Amin seen as last hope. Negotiations pass through Somali intermediary while 250 aboard a Paris bound Air France jet were diverted to Entebbe after last Sunday’s hijack.
Sjern Berg of Sweden defeated third seed Bic Nevince of Remrante four two nine seven to win the Wimble Medeor vingies title. President Idi Amin secured release of about 150 non-Israeli hostages as crisis continues. Terrorists demand 53 prisoners jailed in Israel West Germany Kenya Switzerland and France by 7am EDT Sunday or threaten to kill the captives. The ball is on Israel’s court as officials say Israel holds the prisoners to be handed to hijackers. Israel says it will negotiate release of some prisoners.
Tomorrow the C-T reporter Mikie Sherman delves into Oberlin College’s four year plunge into minority education praised as a modest success in the most thorough American college report yet. Betty Hinman’s story with Kum Tonry photos explores First Ladies of America dolls of 12 trailblazing women.
Fair mild weather continues with low temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Highs stay mild and rain chances remain about ten percent. Winds mostly light with variable direction. Sunset and sunrise times noted, along with minor local calendar details.
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